subject: The Highs And Lows Of Obtaining Dental Implants [print this page] Many people have lost either some or all of their teeth thanks to the high rates of gum disease and tooth decay that we have seen through several years that have passed. Of course, aesthetics and function is maintained with oral prosthesis. Most people are not able to see these prostheses as a great substitute to real teeth as they are often ill fitting and uncomfortable. Now, these patients struggling for an answer that will give them comfort, visit one dentist to another as dental cripples.
As people are able to become more economically and socially advanced, they become quite conscious toward their health and dental needs, thus demanding more effective treatment is what they do. Research was able to show that today, a vast majority of denture wearers still experience some discomfort and difficulty due to their false teeth even with traditional dentistry already able to alleviate the woes of some of them.
If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to restore your ability to smile, speak and eat in comfort and confidence, then dental implants may be right for you. Perhaps your dentures don't fit as securely or comfortably as they once did, you hide from missing teeth, or, perhaps you have loose teeth that need to be stabilized after dental treatment of advanced gum disease. If these things make you very insecure of your smile or of yourself, then dental implants are just what you need.
We now see so many people becoming comfortable and confident once more in their oral health due to the rise of so many technological advancements, dental materials and techniques that have greatly improved the success rate of implantation. Dental implants are great substitutes for natural tooth roots. These are attached directly to the jawbone and are crafted from bio compatible material. This procedure is also called osseointegration. Seemingly tiny anchors, these implants are designed to look like small cylinders and screws. These can perform like natural tooth roots after getting inserted into the jawbone. Biting forces that a healthy natural tooth can be withstood by these implants.
Even with a big number of patients benefiting from dental implants, one should know that not everyone can have this. Good overall health, good oral and, most importantly, sufficient bone in the jaw such that the implant is supported enough are what the dental implant candidates must have. Equally important, a candidate must be able to go for regular dental checkups and is willing to commit to conscientious oral hygiene. Patients who are younger than 18 years should not consider implants.
These dental implants are much like how tooth roots support natural teeth only they support replacement. They are certainly great alternatives against a denture that clicks, wobbles, clicks, causes pain, on top of preventing a patient from the embarrassment about missing teeth spaces. When tested dental implants systems are put in place by trained dentists, they have a success rate greater than 93 percent.
The cost of a dental implant is a bigger financial investment on your part than if you're just going to get a bridge or conventional denture. But on the other end, comfort and appearance come with dental implants so this is indeed worth every single penny. Time investment is also part of obtaining dental implants where start to finish require 5 to 9 months. There exists a risk of infection here, as with any surgical operation.
The bone of the jaw, as soon as the surgical phase is finished, locks and adheres to the implants to secure these in its position. Bone is attached to the implant and this is fixed right with the jawbone and underneath gum tissues. The head of the implant is exposed through another procedure done after it heals within 3 to 6 months' time. Projected along the gum line are the small metal posts or cylinders which are attached to the implanted instrument.
